How much did chicken cost in 1991?
Chicken averaged $0.88 per lb in 1991 — about $2.17 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000706111.
In 1991, chicken averaged $0.88 per lb at the U.S. city average, across all twelve months, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data. The monthly price ranged from $0.86 in November to $0.90 in February. Over the year it fell from $0.89 in January to $0.86 in December, a 2.5% decline.
Adjusted for inflation, $0.88 in 1991 is worth about $2.17 in 2026 dollars. Today chicken averages $2.04 per lb, so in real terms it is 6% cheaper than it was in 1991. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 131% versus the 1991 average.
1991 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $0.89 | ▲ 3.3% |
| February | $0.90 | ▲ 1.9% |
| March | $0.90 | ▼ 0.4% |
| April | $0.89 | ▼ 1.6% |
| May | $0.88 | ▼ 0.2% |
| June | $0.88 | ▼ 0.6% |
| July | $0.89 | ▲ 1.1% |
| August | $0.87 | ▼ 2.1% |
| September | $0.87 | ▲ 0.6% |
| October | $0.88 | ▲ 0.5% |
| November | $0.86 | ▼ 2.4% |
| December | $0.86 | ▲ 0.8% |
| 1991 average | $0.88 |
FAQ
What was the average price of chicken in 1991?
Chicken averaged $0.88 per lb in 1991, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $0.88 of 1991 chicken worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $0.88 in 1991 is about $2.17 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 1991 price of chicken compare to now?
Chicken now averages $2.04 per lb, up 131% from the 1991 average of $0.88.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Chicken price in 1991 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken/1991/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000706111. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken/1991/">Chicken price in 1991 (U.S. average) — Basket Report</a> (data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000706111; retrieved June 26, 2026) Basket Report. (2026). Chicken price in 1991 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken/1991/